floraphile Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) 28 April 2018 Baldwin co. AL I thought I could tell them apart, but I'm not certain that I can, if Mrs. is without Mister. Tips? Edited November 29, 2020 by floraphile correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 This is a grosbeak. Note the white on the face, overall size, and multicoloredness. Purple finches are brown with lighter brown, when they are not red, and female/immature grosbeaks are brown back, tan belly, and strongly patterned face. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 (edited) So, to clarify, if the white on the face is very crisp=grosbeak. Also, is the crispness of the white on the wings something to consider? I don't recall noting it in the female Purple Finches, but I've not seen it mentioned as a differentiating feature in what I've read. Edited November 29, 2020 by floraphile clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Grosbeaks, at least rose-breasteds, have white flashes in their wings. Also, they are at least twice as big as purple finches. Here is a purple Finch for reference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 I see what you mean, @Averyabout the facial patterns. It seems obvious, now. I think I now could recognize these females/immatures as Purple Finches in the absence of adult males. Thank you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks also have paler pink bills and gray feet as opposed to pinkish in PUFIs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Just now, The Bird Nuts said: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks also have paler pink bills and gray feet as opposed to pinkish in PUFIs. Wow! The size difference is obvious when they are side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Avery said: Also, they are at least twice as big as purple finches. This is a critical difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floraphile Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 11 hours ago, Tony Leukering said: This is a critical difference. Seeing the two species together in @The Bird Nuts photo is incredibly helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 16 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: Rose-breasted Grosbeaks also have paler pink bills and gray feet as opposed to pinkish in PUFIs. you should post this photo in the female birds thread, @The Bird Nuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 9 hours ago, Seanbirds said: you should post this photo in the female birds thread, @The Bird Nuts. Well, it's already in the Comparisons thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 On 11/29/2020 at 8:06 PM, The Bird Nuts said: Well, it's already in the Comparisons thread. True, but it would look good there as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpg.50656c4b18b98c9bab5819e3f198dd32.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now